The NFL has fined Philadelphia Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson for his pair of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and subsequent ejection in a loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson put the Birds up 7-0 with a 70 yard pick six off Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 41-7 rout over Dallas that clinched the NF
Philadelphia Eagles' defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson undercuts a short throw from Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Cooper Rush, intercepts it and takes it 69 yards to the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.
On the Cowboys' opening possession, quarterback Cooper Rush completed a seven-yard pass and a 16-yard pass against Philadelphia’s secondary, moving Dallas to the Eagles' 35-yard line. Dallas' promising drive ended when Gardner-Johnson intercepted Rush on third-and-3 and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a 7-0 lead.
Discover 5 key matchups the Eagles must win against the Packers to advance, along with in-depth analysis, stats, and insights for game-day success.
Series record: Green Bay leads the regular-season series 27-17, but the Eagles have won two of the three playoff matchups. All three of the previous postseason games were also played in Philadelphia. Last meeting: The Eagles defeated the Packers 34-29 in the season opener on Sept. 6 in a game that was played at São Paulo, Brazil.
Johnson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/)
Instead of the unheralded guys we’ve just seen, let’s spin it forward, and discuss one player from every team in the wild-card round who could make all the difference in the progression to the divisional frame.
This Packers-Eagles matchup could go down as one of the better games of the NFL's Wild Card weekend. These matchups are worth watching.
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